Eira Initiative

New Policy Brief: The Economics of Skinny Labels

With the Supreme Court set to hear Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc., key questions are coming into focus. How might the Court's decision reshape strategies for brand-name and generic manufacturers? And what risks will companies face when marketing “skinny label” products?

A new policy brief from the Eira Initiative, "The Economics of Skinny Labels," explores these issues -- and examines what’s at stake for patients, generic manufacturers, innovators, and policymakers.

The bottom line: The best path forward preserves timely generic entry while maintaining strong incentives for post-approval innovation.

Read the full policy brief here.